Why should you drink lemon water in the morning?

If lemon water is good for you anytime of the day, what makes the morning so important?

"The benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning may be more related to drinking water than the lemon itself," registered dietitian and weight loss expert Paul Salter told INSIDER.

He explained that drinking a large glass of water can help re-hydrate you after an extended period without fluid consumption. Plus, it also has a positive impact on appetite suppression.

Ferrari explained that when you wake up in the morning your body is in a state of dehydration. Since you've gone roughly eight hours overnight without eating or drinking, your gastrointestinal tract is like a clean slate.

"By starting the day with a full glass of lemon water, you are jump-starting your day with a good source of vitamin C form the lemon and all the benefits of naturally hydrating with water," said Ferrari.

And as an added bonus, if you replace less healthy beverages (like sugar-sweetened coffee drinks) with lemon water, you're cutting calories and adding nutrients. Now that's a win-win.

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